Description

2-Hydroxy-N,n-Dipropylacetamide is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of hydroxylated amides. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique structural features that enable the introduction of both amide and hydroxyl functionalities. It is particularly relevant for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring amide linkages with pendant hydroxyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a valuable reagent and precursor in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated as a monomer or chain modifier to impart specific properties like hydrophilicity or hydrogen bonding capacity to polymers.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized in the development of complexing agents for metal ions in catalytic or extraction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-N,n-Dipropylacetamide
CAS No.	70785-77-2
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dipropyl-2-hydroxyacetamide; 2-Hydroxy-N,N-dipropylacetamide; Acetamide, 2-hydroxy-N,N-dipropyl-; Hydroxyacetic acid dipropylamide; α-Hydroxy-N,N-dipropylacetamide; Dipropyl(hydroxyacetyl)amine; Glycolic acid dipropylamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-N,n-Dipropylacetamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatography, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.